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Elmcroft

An ever evolving, organically managed garden with a mixture of planting inc woodland, drought resistant gravel gardens, free flowering and seeding plants and mixed hedging. All with a view to increase ‘food chain’ for nature. Irrigated when necessary using an underground 7500 litre rainwater harvesting tank.

Owner Info

  • Mrs Nicola Case
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About Elmcroft

Elmcroft was built in 1925 and is situated in the conservation area of Royal Wootton Bassett, close to the high street and St Bartholomew & All Saints church. The garden includes many mature trees that are protected under tree protection orders, the tallest of which is a 15 metre Cypress Cedar that provides habitat for a collection of birds and squirrels. A portion of the original orchard still remains around which the current garden has been developed over a five year period.
There is a 64 metre length of Mendip Grey Stone gabion wall, which was hand placed by the current owners. This has provided additional planting opportunity for sedum and a thriving spider highway!
The focus of the garden is organic practices, drought tolerance, especially as we are on a ridge of free draining stony soil, and to provide for as many pollinators as possible. Underground there is a 7500 litre rainwater harvesting tank that provides water for the garden all year round.
The dreaded Box Moth Caterpillar has unfortunately put paid to numerous Buxus shapes and we are in the process of adapting both the garden and pots.

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Location details

Elmcroft,
Glebe Road,
Royal Wootton Bassett,
Wiltshire,
SN4 7DU

Directions to Elmcroft
Parking in pay & display car park SN4 7AX. Elmcroft is a 6min walk from the car park. Walk down Station Rd, take the 2nd R onto Glebe Rd. Elmcroft is about 100 metres on the R.

Elmcroft openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee, squash with a slice of cake £5.00.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Elmcroft at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Elmcroft. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Elmcroft does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Elmcroft seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.